Paraprofessional - Special Needs

Under the general direction of the site Principal or Designee the ParaprofessionalSpecial Needs provides support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision care and instruction of students with disabilities (as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the general classroom a selfcontained classroom or intervention including classroom reading lab; assists in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during nonclassroom time; provides information to appropriate school personnel; and attends IEP meetings as necessary or deemed appropriate. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with specialized instructional support for students with disabilities which directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions duties and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or departmentspecific functions duties and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Adaptsclassroomactivitiesassignmentsand/ormaterialsunderthe directionofthesupervisingteachertosupportand reinforce classroomobjectives; may serve in a reading lab setting utilizing District adopted reading curriculum requiring specialized training to support students reading instruction needs and provide evidence of progress.
• Administerstests and supportshomework and makeupworktosupport teachers in theclassroom.
• Assistsstudentswithclothingpossessions andpersonalcareto facilitate students adaptation to the schoolenvironment.
• Assists students with mobility needs; may accompany student(s) on school bus.
• Assists teacher with students who have qualifying disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) (e.g. behavioral physical language social/emotional and learning disabilities) to ensure equality of opportunity full participation and independent living in the education of students with disabilities.
• Attends meetings and inservice presentations (e.g. first aid CPR approved behavioral training emergency/lockdown procedures) to acquire and/or convey information relative to jobfunctions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personneltoassistinevaluatingprogress and/or implementing IEPobjectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher behavioral plans designed by an IEP team to present and/or reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and manual/electronic files/records (e.g. daily Student Service Log) to ensure availability of items provide written reference and/or meet mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms playgrounds hallways bus loading zones cafeterias parking lots) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides under the supervision of assigned teacher instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects social skills daily living skills) to reinforce instructional objectives implements IEP plans and ensures students with disabilities succeed in school activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Specific needs requirements and issues of students with disabilities
• Principles of child development instructional processes
• General purposes and goals of public education
• Basic K12 core curriculum subjects
• Techniques used in directing disciplining and motivating students
• Basic recordkeeping techniques
• Classroom management techniques and playground rules
• Safety practices and procedures
• Conflict resolution procedures and deescalation techniques

Skills and Abilities to:

• Assistadiverserangeofstudentsindevelopingselfhelpandsocial skills
• Assist in planning and prioritizing learning activities to support students with special needs
• Participate in specialized training if assigned to Reading Lab duties
• Perform basic clerical functions
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Operate standard office equipment and software applications
• Use English in both written and verbal form use correct grammar punctuation and spelling
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy with students administration and staff
• Actively move around play field playground or campus for extended periods
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records
• Assume responsibilities involved in supervising and working independently with students
• Develop and maintain collegial relationships with staff
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Read/interpret/apply rules regulations policies
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Maintain safe environment for students
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff students and the public

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed above.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of 48 units from a nationally accredited college or university; or A.A. degree or higher or the passage of a local assessment test.

*Materials Required:*
1. Completed application
2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

AND
3. Copy of official college transcript indicating the completion of fortyeight 48 units from a nationally accredited college or university orA.Adegree or higher OR passage of a Paraprofessional local assessment test
4. Valid handson First Aid/CPR Certificate (online certificates are not accepted)